State budget deficit and transit mishap in 1906 07
The 1906 07 balance sheet shows an actual deficit of £92,243, adding to the prior shortfall for a total accumulated £208,723. A Midland engine failed en route to Walkaway, forcing a detour to Geraldton with the interim railway traffic adjusted. News items note a through Fremantle to Murbon bill not yet arranged, a large winter sale by draper Engelbrecht, a West Australian Regimental Infantry Band concert at Esplanade Pier to aid band funds, and the Carrick Family joining Leonard’s Pictures for two town hall seasons. The office reports the death of a five year old boy from throat illness and a sold-out Souvenir Booklet edition with potential reprint if demand persists.
Military Jottings Opened Year With Muster at Geraldton
Geraldton detachment of the WALE mustered for the first parade of 1906-07 under an inspecting officer who praised attendance. Led by the regimental band the party marched through Marine Terrace, returned for a lecture on arms care by Sergeant Major Everington, and joined in a seed gathering. A rifle club was formed with a strong committee to prepare rules and invite all Victoria District military members to join, aiming to attract recruits. Musical items enlivened the event as the corps seeks to rival past glories.
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Geraldton
W.a.le
Marine Terrace
Everington
Kretchmar
Victoria
G.R V
Deakin Illness Reported After Train Ride
The Prime Minister Mr Deakin was reported on Wednesday as being ill from over a train. His illness is not thought to be serious. Canon Charles E. Cottrell Lefroy has been installed by Bishop Riley as Archdeacon of Perth. Raymond Eliot clerk of the court has been granted a month's sick leave.
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Deakin
Chas. E. Cottrell] Lefroy
Riley
Perth
Raymond Eliot
WA finances debated as deficit contrasts noted
In Parliament Premier Moore cited an affidavit suggesting Western Australia would show a surplus if financed like Victoria and South Australia. The debate touched farm labour, the Navy, a proposed Commissioner of Railways, freezing works, and parliamentary control over railway policy.
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Price
Western Australia
Victoria
South Australia
Legislative Assembly
Moore
W. C. Mason
Sheffield
William Lyne
Mason
West Australia
Rason
Deakin
George Reid
Irvine
Vic
Bath
Bunkum
Great United Religious Service Heads Toward Town Hall
Town religious bodies plan a united service Sunday night after regular hours in the new municipal building. The town hall will host the event with town choirs leading well known hymns. Two brief addresses will be given and the service will last about 45 minutes ending before 8 30. The extra collection goes to the Mayor’s fund for an invalid’s chair.
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United
Midland Junction
Hampton Court Vine Grapes Reach Ripeness at Palace
The Daily Graphic reports the Hampton Court vine has ripened this year with about 500 bunches of black Mamburgh grapes. Thinned earlier for quality, the fruit averages over Hb in weight and is sent to Windsor Castle for the royal table. Many bunches also go to hospitals and institutions with the King's generosity.
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Hampton Court Palace
Daily Graphic
Windsor Castle
Trespass Warning to Pigs and Goats on Eastern Road Ground
Notice from Joseph Bridgman warning that pigs and goats trespassing on rented ground along the Eastern Road will be shot. The message asserts ownership and a strict stance on intrusion.
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Joseptl Bridgman
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Walkaway
Midland Company
Interstate Maile
Miltiades
Troy
Fremantle
West Australian Regimental Infantry
Esplanade Pier
University
Carter
Gipey
Bovela
Fitzgerald
Handel
Tosti
Balle
Lampe
God Save the A
Carrick
Conquestion
Leonard
Northam
B. Wallergon
Great United Religious Service
Hampton Court Vine
Oliver’s Clothing Company
Masonic Hall
A.S. Kent
Crossley
Saunders & Stewart
W.A. A. R. Morrison
St. John’s Ambulance Association
P. T. Bridge
Constantine & Gardner, Publishers
Public Works Contract
I ‘Enders
Gerakton
P.W.A.D
F. L. Stronach
THE
Geraldson Roads Board
Enders
Greenough Road
Rudd's Gully
Southgate's
James
Ixipp
Secretacy
Macine Tecrne
Chas. Nelson
J. Jonson
Geraldton Town Hall
Geraldton Lawn Tennis Club
R. W. Greville
Louis Eskell
R.D.S
Lete
Collins-street
Adelaide
Marrixe Terrace
Oénooka
Meteorite
Thunderbolt
Musket
Carbine
Nautilus
Hermit
Fidelity
Gong Forward
J. Cream
Sewell & Mills
UAVE
Upper Chapman Road Board
Poriniainr
Carrall’s Gully
Clere Burrs
Bowes
Frank E. Davis
E. Lee-Steere & Co
General Commission
Goldfield
National Mutual Life Association
Orient Royal Mail
South British Insurance Co
Swan Brewery Co., Ltd
Trafada, Limited
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